Human Resources Assistant

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Work type:Support Staff
Pay Grade: 08
Major Administrative Unit / College: Human Resources
Department: Human Resources 10070642
Sub Area: CT- Clerical Tech.
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Office/Clerical Support, Human Resources, Clerical Technical- CT, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly

Position Summary

This position will support the administration of our employee and retiree benefit plans.  The position will include the following duties and responsibilities:

• Interprets and explains policies and procedures and answers questions pertaining to Benefits Administration
• Uses judgement in determining appropriate eligibility and/or procedures for different employee groups
• Maintains knowledge of multiple and complex benefit programs/functions in order to effectively communicate and maintain records appropriately
• Processes benefit related forms and record maintenance, verifying for accuracy
• Provides clerical support related to benefit administration including mailings

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired through a high school education; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in records maintenance; web applications; typing; word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

We are seeking an adaptable, deadline oriented and self-motivated individual with experience within human resources and/or University setting.  The ideal candidate should have demonstrated written and verbal communications skills, exceptional organizational skills; experience using SAP/EBS/KFS; a strong work ethic; collaborative, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn quickly.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Please submit resume and cover letter.  References not initially required but will be requested for candidates at the finalist stage.

Together-we-will Statement

The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:

https://msu.edu/together-we-will/
Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

www.hr.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding Eligibility ends August 23, 2022 at 11:55 PM

Advertised:Aug 17, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Aug 30, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time